About my job..

I like my job as an editor. Unfortunately, I've recently doubled up as a writer as well. That's where the problem begins. I have never written any book, I do not know how to write a manuscript (I only know how to write scholarly stuff.. hahaha), and I do not know how children think.

And the worst thing about it is, I cannot really communicate with my new colleagues. I can't speak Mandarin very well, and they can't speak English. So, what happens is that big huge information gap. What would normally take 5 minutes to explain, ends up taking 30 mins because of language barrier. And in the end, I do what I thought I'm suppose to do, only to find out that that is not what my superior meant..SIGH!

The only colleague I can talk to is the who sits in the next desk. He speaks good English. And he is what I shall call, the CNN.. he knows everything about everyone, so I get my share of gossip from him everyday. At least it's not boring.

But other than that, I'm alone. Like Dr. Ummul told me, it's a solitary job. But it's a good thing I have my Mr. Jesus. He keeps me company all day. Even when I'm tired, He gives me strength to go on.. even when my brain is fried, He grants me wisdom. I cannot imagine going through a day without Him :)

So, that's my job for you. Tomorrow's a new day. New set of challenges but there's nothing Mr. Jesus and I can't handle together :)

My King

Consider this..

You're a king who has the greatest kingdom, the most power, the most splendour. Would you decide to be associated with beggars, liars, the crippled? Would you touch a leper, talk to a prostitute? Would you live an uncertain life out in the wilderness, with no pillow to sleep on, no roof over your head, no shoes on your feet? Will you risk your life for people whom you know won't appreciate you, and leave you in the lurch at the most crucial moment?

I know I won't. But I know someone who would. Someone who DID - Jesus.

I guess sometimes when life gets tough, and when I get lonely, I  think that God does not know what I'm going through. But it's really quite the opposite. He has been through what I am going through. He knows what it's like. He's been there, he's done that. And more. And much much more.... I haven't been spat at, I haven't been pierced at my side, I haven't been scourged.

So now, whenever I feel lonely.. I know Jesus is there. And that's why I am comforted. I know that He is God of the universe who can do the impossible and yet He is also fully Man who has been through what I've been through and who can show me the way I should go. The best news is that my Jesus, unlike people...

-Will always be beside me as long as I want Him to be.

-Is always approachable, always available.


He has said that He will never leave me nor forsake me. And He hasn't broken His promise. And I know He never will.

Stepping into the real world

I finally did it. I finally stopped studying. I'm working at last.
From academic suicide to being born into the world of publishing. And I quite like the publishing world, I'd must say. Loads of new things to learn! I think being an editor is my natural instinct. I spot a spelling mistake and I always take it upon myself to correct it. And honestly, this job has made the dictionary my best friend. Because I'm dealing with children's books, I have to be extremely careful. Excruciatingly careful. From the first letter to the last punctuation. I have to be responsible. But I like it. Not just because I do well in it. But because I somehow like it. Just can't explain it...


And for the first time in my life.. I've been working 9-11 hours days with just one hour break in between. Never knew I could sit through that! Plus. Best thing about being an editor is that people seem to need me more than I need them. And the feeling is good actually.. Maybe that's why I've been treated well thus far.. I can see that they're pretty relieved that I'm there :)

People have told me that it is different in the working world, but so far, it's been fine. Sure, a moody artist here and a panicky superior there, but God's favour has been upon me. And I know He is with me. So I am not afraid. He is my Defender, my Helper, my Comforter and my Strength :)